Seven Decades of Iran-US Conflict: From the 1953 CIA Coup to the 2026 Nuclear Ultimatum
Teheran, Sketsa.id – The relationship between Iran and the United States has entered its seventh decade. More than half a century has passed, and the two countries have never officially gone to war. Yet the world has repeatedly held its breath as tensions between them reached boiling point. History records this rivalry as one of […]
“Choose Compromise or War,” Iran Tells US Ahead of Crucial Oman Talks
TEHRAN, Sketsa.id – Military tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated sharply on the eve of high-stakes negotiations set for Oman on Friday, February 6, 2026. In a stark warning, Iranian military spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia declared that Tehran’s forces are prepared for war should Washington opt for confrontation. “We have always […]
Iran Klaim Kendali Penuh Selat Hormuz dan Siap Perang dengan AS
Teheran, Sketsa.id – Suara peringatan keras kembali bergema dari Teheran di tengah ketegangan yang memuncak dengan Washington. Iran mengklaim telah menguasai penuh Selat Hormuz, jalur air paling vital bagi perdagangan energi global, sembari menyatakan kesiapan tempur jika Amerika Serikat memulai peperangan. Brigadir Jenderal Mohammad Akbarzadeh, komandan Korps Garda Revolusi Islam (IRGC), menegaskan bahwa pasukannya telah […]
US Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions on Iran Amid Ongoing Protests and Economic Crisis
TEHRAN, Sketsa.id – As Iran grapples with domestic unrest and a worsening economy, the United States has escalated its economic pressure campaign by imposing a new, comprehensive set of sanctions. Announced on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the sanctions target senior Iranian security officials accused of violently suppressing nationwide protests and a vast clandestine financial network alleged […]
Iran’s State Arms Exporter Proposes Crypto and Barter Payments Amidst Sanctions
TEHRAN, Sketsa.id – In a significant move reflecting the pressures of international sanctions, Iran’s state-run defense export center has signaled its readiness to negotiate arms contracts with payments made in digital currencies. This development, reported by the Financial Times, offers a window into how nations under extensive economic restrictions are adapting their financial strategies. The center, known […]
End of Hostilities? Trump Announces Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Iran
WASHINGTON, Sketsa.id — In a surprising turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran have reached afull and comprehensive ceasefire agreement, set to be implemented gradually within the next 24 hours. Sharing the update via his platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that this ceasefire would mark the official end of […]
Iran–Israel Political Tensions Raise Concerns of Wider Regional Conflict
Jakarta, Sketsa.id – Rising tensions between Iran and Israel have drawn international concern, as the two long-time adversaries appear to be inching closer to open confrontation. The situation, marked by military strikes and escalating rhetoric, threatens to destabilize an already fragile Middle East. In recent weeks, Israel carried out targeted airstrikes against alleged Iranian military […]
Iran Tembakkan Rudal Haj Qassem ke Israel, Tembus Iron Dome dan Sistem Pertahanan Berlapis
Tel Aviv – Iran, Sketsa.id – Iran untuk pertama kalinya menggunakan rudal balistik Haj Qassem dalam serangan terhadap Israel pada Sabtu (7/6/2025) lalu. Rudal canggih yang baru dikembangkan ini berhasil menembus sistem pertahanan Iron Dome serta lapisan pertahanan udara Israel lainnya, termasuk sistem Terminal High Altitude Defense (THAAD) milik Amerika Serikat yang dikerahkan di Israel. […]